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Game Day in the D: Your Guide to Detroit Sports

February 1, 2026 Experiences

Discover your home base for Detroit sports, stationed right near the action at Ford Field, Little Caesars Arena, Comerica Park, and more.

Ford Field, home of the Detroit Lions

Ford Field: Lions Football

Ford Field is home to the Detroit Lions and—following a notorious slump—is now one of the most electric atmospheres in the NFL and located just steps from Shinola Hotel (seriously, it's a 10-minute walk).

Little Caesars Arena

Little Caesars Arena: Red Wings Hockey, Pistons Basketball, Concerts & More

Little Caesars Arena—located within a vibrant campus known as "The District"—hosts Detroit Red Wings hockey, Detroit Pistons basketball, and world-class concerts year-round. It's about a 10-minute walk or quick rideshare from Shinola Hotel, or 2-stop ride when you catch the Q Line street car from nearby Grand Circus Park. The arena's Woodward Avenue location means you're steps from pre-game dining and post-game festivities.

Comerica Park, home of the Detroit Tigers

Comerica Park: Tigers Baseball

Summer in Detroit means Tigers baseball. The ballpark is about an easy 5-minute walk from Shinola Hotel, making us a baseball hub throughout the season. For the real baseball fanatics, a select number of guest rooms and suites give you a skyline view of Comerica Park.

The Brakeman Bartender pouring a drink

Pre & Post Game Celebrations

Start your game day right with a stop at The Brakeman and Penny Red’s in Parker's Alley. Fuel up with buckets of Penny Red’s famous fried chicken, best enjoyed over the brews and craft cocktails at The Brakeman—our American beer and rec hall. After the final buzzer, downtown bars and restaurants are buzzing. Head back toward Shinola Hotel, settle in for a delicious Southern-Italian dinner at San Morello, grab a nightcap at Evening Bar, and recap all the day’s highlights.

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